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Herb Schmidt

Julius Schmidt Sculpture Cast Iron Bronze Geometric
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Schmidt mainly worked in cast iron and bronze. This work reflects the
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Julius Schmidt "Geometrics" Iron Casting Abstract Sculpture Signed
By Julius Schmidt
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Schmidt mainly worked in cast iron and bronze. This work reflects the
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Iron

"Untitled" 1963 pre-Star Wars Space Ship Cast Bronze Signed & Dated
By Julius Schmidt
Located in Detroit, MI
(bronze sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass) and Larry Butcher (mixed media – abstract.) Schmidt
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1960s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Cast Metal Goose Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio or garden with these geese garden sculptures. Crafted in France circa 1970 and made of metal, the sculpture depict a pair of geese standing. Both bird decor are in e...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

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Metal

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Charming Cast Metal Duckling Garden Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We offer to you this cheerfull addition for your home or garden! In the form of a young duck, his expression is as if he is a very happy fellow and will share his joy freely with you...
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Wall Mounted Console by Osvaldo Borsani for ABV
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Bleached maple, mirrored glass. Fantastic console with 2 drawers, incised vertical relief and carved wood pulls. A rare model in very nice condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Glass, Maple

Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Bertoia Diamond Chairs, White, Set of Two, Welded & Painted Steel. They are as elegant, strong and functional as when they were manufactured. The chairs will add ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Elephant Ring Holder - Cast Metal with Powder Coat - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage table top 'objet de vertu' blue elephant ring holder - crystal inset eyes - cast metal with powder coat matte enamel finish - painted detail to the head - unsigned - South As...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Extremely Rare F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma Table Lamps or Wall Lamp Cremona, Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
F.A.A.I. Arredo Prisma table lamps or wall lamp cremona, Italy 1970s Cast aluminium cuboid lamp. Painted brown. Galvanised iron bottom plate. 4 plastic screws that serve as feet, ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Martin Luther King Jr. Cast Metal Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Martin Luther King Jr. Plaque Cast metal Great color and patina Ready to hang.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal

American Artist, Abstract Sculpture, Metal, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An abstract cast metal sculpture, produced in the US, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal

Bloomin' (Abstract Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture in Red Yellow Green Blue Black)
By Stephen Walling
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract geometric three-dimensional wood wall sculpture in bright yellow, blue, red, and green on black Bloomin', made by Hudson Valley artist, Stephen Walling, in 2020 18 x 37 inch...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Cast Aluminum Mounted Antelope Sculpture
Located in Lomita, CA
The sculpture is a vintage cast metal antelope skull wall ornament. It is unattributed, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The piece is sleek, mounted with two th...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Mounted Objects

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Aluminum

Intersecting Cubes, Dail Behennah, Abstract Geometric Willow Sculpture
By Dail Behennah
Located in Wilton, CT
"Intersecting Cubes" Dail Behennah, dried willow, welding rods, 11" x 15" x 10", 2014. This abstract willow sculpture was created by UK fiber artist, Dail Behennah (b. 1953). Behenn...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wire

Midcentury Southeast Asian Figural Cast Metal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Southeast Asian figural cast metal sculpture on black lacquered cube base.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Materials

Metal

UNTITLED, Abstract/Figurative, Black Welded Steel, Cass Corridor Artist, Detroit
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY The "Untitled" abstract sculpture by Robert Sestok has a very deliberate aura of strength in its columnar shape. It does become more detailed upon closer inspecti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Bronze Sculpture
By François Stahly
Located in New York, NY
This bronze sculpture is by François Stahly made circa 1960. This piece is a small model of the larger "Foret de Tacoma" sculpture, which was named after the forest near Tacoma in Wa...
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Vintage 1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture
Bronze Sculpture
H 12.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Abstract Midcentury Bronze Sculpture by Jacques Duval, Brasseur
By Jacques Duval-Brasseur 1
Located in Miami, FL
Unique piece, abstract bronze sculpture, contrasts between the green wrought patina and the bright polished bronze. Well balanced Mid-Century design, perfect proportions. Signed pi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Finding the Right sculptures for You

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metalbronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

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